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Bischler–Möhlau indole synthesis

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The Bischler–Möhlau indole synthesis, also known as the Bischler indole synthesis, refers to the synthesis of 2-arylindoles from the cyclization of α- arylamino-ketones and excess anilines.

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Li, J.J. (2014). Bischler–Möhlau indole synthesis. In: Name Reactions. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-03979-4_26

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